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STATE · ADMITTED 1959 · 2000 CENSUS

Hawaii

1,211,537 residents · 5 counties · 163 cities · 461 census tracts
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Hawaii is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $49,820. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $249,300.

HI
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,211,537
+9%since 1990
from 1,108,229 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Population density
189 / sq mi
+9%since 1990
from 173 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
36.2
+11%since 1990
from 32.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1.1M1.2M1.3M1.4M1.5M1990201020202024Hawaii
20241.4M
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,820
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $38,829 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,525
+36%since 1990
from $15,770 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
10.7%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 8.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$249,300
−22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $242,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$779
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $650 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
56.5%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 53.9% in 1990
43.5% rent
Afford Score
5.0
−20%since 1990
from 6.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic33.4%(370,270)
Black2.4%(26,669)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(78,742)
Asian61.9%(686,391)
Diversity Score70.4%(779,843)
2000
White, non-Hispanic22.9%(277,091)
Black1.7%(20,829)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(87,699)
Asian40.8%(494,149)
Diversity Score71.9%(870,516)
Diversity Score
72
+2%since 1990
from 70 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.2%
+3.3 ptssince 1990
from 22.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
84.6%
+4.5 ptssince 1990
from 80.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
8.4%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 7.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.5 min
−22%since 1990
from 23.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Section 02

Largest cities

1.Urban Honolulu341,868
2.East Honolulu51,360
3.Hilo50,404
4.Pearl City44,547
5.Waipahu40,482
6.Kailua CDP (Honolulu County)39,640
7.Kaneohe37,355
8.Kahului28,288
9.Mililani Town27,668
10.Ewa Gentry26,563
11.Kapolei22,232
12.Kailua CDP (Hawaii County)21,818
Frequently asked

How many people live in Hawaii?

Hawaii has about 1,211,537 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Hawaii?

The typical household in Hawaii earns about $49,820 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hawaii expensive?

In Hawaii, the median home is worth about $249,300, and the typical rent is about $779 a month.

How educated are people in Hawaii?

About 26.2% of adults age 25 and over in Hawaii hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hawaii?

About 10.7% of people in Hawaii live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hawaii grown since 1990?

Yes, Hawaii has grown since 1990. The population has added about 103,308 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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Largest cities
HonoluluEast HonoluluHiloPearl CityWaipahuKailua CDP (Honolulu County)KaneoheKahului
All 5 counties
Honolulu CountyHawaii CountyMaui CountyKauai CountyKalawao County
Metro areas
HonoluluHiloKahuluiKapaa
Rankings
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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